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Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia i
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Tsumeb Constituency
Oshikoto Region Region
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Tsumeb	Constituency
Oshikoto Region	Region
Namibia	Country

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View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

19° 14' 3'' South , 17° 43' 42'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BSh : Hot semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Tsumeb	12,190 (2013)	1.3km
Grootfontein	24,099 (2014)	55.0km
Otavi	4,562 (2012)	62.1km

Mindat Locality ID:

206963

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:206963:3

GUID (UUID V4):

Slag dumps from processing Pb-Cu ore (1907-2000).

Located about 2 km NNE of Tsumeb (north of the open pit).

GPS coordinates are approximate.

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Mineral List

26 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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Alphabetical List Tree Diagram

ⓘ Slag

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

References:

Ettler, Vojtěch, Johan, Zdenek, Kříbek, Bohdan, Šebek, Ondřej, Mihaljevič, Martin (2009) Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry, 24 (1) 1-15 doi:10.1016/j.apgeochem.2008.10.003

ⓘ Åkermanite

Formula: Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]

References:

ⓘ Bayldonite

Formula: PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

ⓘ Digenite

Formula: Cu₉S₅

References:

ⓘ Domeykite

Formula: Cu₃As

References:

ⓘ Fayalite

Formula: Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)

References:

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

References:

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

References:

ⓘ Gahnite

Formula: ZnAl₂O₄

References:

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

ⓘ Hardystonite

Formula: Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]

References:

ⓘ Hydrocerussite

Formula: Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Kirschsteinite

Formula: CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)

References:

ⓘ Lammerite

Formula: Cu₃(AsO₄)₂

References:

ⓘ Lavendulan

Formula: NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O

References:

ⓘ 'Lead-bearing Feldspar'

Formula: (K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O

References:

ⓘ Litharge

Formula: PbO

References:

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Lavinsky, Rob (n.d.) Specimens previously handled by The Arkenstone.

ⓘ Mcconnellite

Formula: CuCrO₂

Description: Fe- and Al-bearing.

References:

ⓘ 'Melilite Group'

Formula: Ca₂M(XSiO₇)

References:

ⓘ Monticellite

Formula: CaMg(SiO₄)

References:

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

ⓘ Native Lead

Formula: Pb

References:

ⓘ Olivenite

Formula: Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)

References:

ⓘ Spinel

Formula: MgAl₂O₄

References:

ⓘ Wurtzite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

References:

ⓘ Wüstite

Formula: FeO

References:

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
ⓘ	Native Lead	1.AA.05	Pb
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Domeykite	2.AA.10b	Cu₃As
ⓘ	Digenite	2.BA.10	Cu₉S₅
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Wurtzite	2.CB.45	(Zn,Fe)S
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Mcconnellite	4.AB.15	CuCrO₂
ⓘ	Wüstite	4.AB.25	FeO
ⓘ	Litharge	4.AC.20	PbO
ⓘ	Gahnite	4.BB.05	ZnAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Spinel	4.BB.05	MgAl₂O₄
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Hydrocerussite	5.BE.10	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Lammerite	8.AB.30	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
ⓘ	Olivenite	8.BB.30	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Bayldonite	8.BH.45	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Lavendulan	8.DG.05	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Fayalite	9.AC.05	Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Kirschsteinite	9.AC.05	CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Monticellite	9.AC.10	CaMg(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Åkermanite	9.BB.10	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
ⓘ	Hardystonite	9.BB.10	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'Melilite Group'	-	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
ⓘ	'Lead-bearing Feldspar'	-	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
O	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
O	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Litharge	PbO
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
O	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMg(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Wüstite	FeO
O	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
O	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
O	ⓘ Lead-bearing Feldspar	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Mg	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMg(SiO₄)
Mg	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Mg	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
Al	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Al	ⓘ Lead-bearing Feldspar	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Si	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Si	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMg(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Si	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
Si	ⓘ Lead-bearing Feldspar	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Lead-bearing Feldspar	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Ca	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)
Ca	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMg(SiO₄)
Ca	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
Cr	Chromium
Cr	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Fe	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺(SiO₄)
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Wüstite	FeO
Fe	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
Cu	ⓘ Domeykite	Cu₃As
Cu	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
Cu	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
Cu	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
Zn	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Zn	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
As	ⓘ Domeykite	Cu₃As
As	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
As	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
As	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Pb	ⓘ Native Lead	Pb
Pb	ⓘ Litharge	PbO
Pb	ⓘ Lead-bearing Feldspar	(K,Pb)-(Al,Si)-O

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Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia i
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Tsumeb Constituency
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